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Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tonale, Italy
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From its formation process
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation

The general Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation

The history of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation. In this section, you will know about Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Trondhjemite is Tonale, Italy whereas Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation discoverer. The discoverer of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation are Unknown.

Etymology of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation

Along with Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trondhjemite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Trondhjemite is not available while that of Banded iron formation is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trondhjemite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Trondhjemite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Banded iron formation,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock